Race relations riot that occurred in Memphis in May of 1866. The black population of Memphis had swelled from 4,000 to over 15,000 by 1865. The volatile mix of former slaves or contraband, long-time freedmen of the Beale Street area, four regiments...

An illustration from Harper's Weekly showing a queue of African-American men. The first man is dressed as a laborer and is casting his vote, the second is dressed as a businessman, the third is wearing a Union Army uniform, and the fourth appears...